borrower

Example Sentences

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For now, it said revenue from loans rose in the first quarter from a year ago as borrower balances grew.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“The parent is the borrower and is responsible for paying back the loan,” the student-loan lender says.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The average amount a borrower with negative equity carries on a vehicle has jumped more than 40% since 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

At the same time, if a potential borrower already has a high score, they don’t have to fret too hard, Ulzheimer said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Rusty hoops on the swaying poles represented the permanent recreational equipment, although bats and balls could be borrowed from the P. E. teacher if the borrower was qualified and if the diamond wasn’t occupied.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou